"Official" 2017 Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party - Boo to You!

[vrajewski10513]

For sold out parties - how would the crowd level translate in a normal MK day? Crowd level 5? Higher?

I feel like Halloween parties are a bit different because because the crowds more concentrated. More times than not you're go gonna feel a sold out party in the Hub. During fireworks its going to be almost wall to wall in the hub. It's a little less, but still crowded during the stage show. The hub and Main Street will also feel really crowded during the parade. I always like to watch from Frontierland as it's not quite as crowded.

 

[IrishNYC]

I know I totally get this. But honest truth at MCO they not only took the candy but also our snacks from our Dining Plan. Basically our back packs were filled with food & candy and our thermoses were empty. They took mine & DH but DS wasn't even searched.

EDIT: We did not use carry on "luggage" we used backpacks and I don't see the difference.

Here's the TSA link which shows you what you can and cannot bring:
https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring

The bottom line from the same source "The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint."

Our experience took place three years ago and I'll never try it again. I'm not one who is willing to debate TSA over candy and food. And our candy was in zip lock bags and the food was in the original containers all of which were unopened.

For future reference you can Tweet or Insta TSA with a photo of what you want to bring on board, and they'll respond. I would absolutely open my big ol' mouth over candy...as DH walked away, embarrassed.

We've had such mixed experiences trying to take food in carry-ons travelling between the US and Canada! Sometimes they get suspicious of a muffin, and other times they've let me take a chicken/bacon sandwich. It seems to really depend on the day and who's on what's allowed both through security and customs. Fortunately it won't matter for our Halloween treats this time since we'll be driving.

Bringing food over the border is different than domestic, even if you're going to consume it on your flight.

 

[FoxC63]

@IrishNYC Have you personally ever done this?

"For future reference you can Tweet or Insta TSA with a photo of what you want to bring on board, and they'll respond."

Never heard of this before, but like I said. Never again. I think sometimes TSA makeup their own rules pending on how they feel on any given day.

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[IrishNYC]

I haven't, @FoxC63 but I follow them, because I love being shocked by what people try to get by them. Whoever writes their social media for them is pretty funny, too.

 

[FoxC63]

I'll have to share this with my husband as he's the primary traveler in our household. for sharing!

 

[acln]

Does anyone have Memory Maker or plan on purchasing it or even the One Day MM? Here's a great site to peruse through if you have the time:

http://capturingmagic.me/a-guide-to-disney-world-magic-shots

I never knew about the photo booths and I'm still unclear about them:
https://www.disboards.com/threads/photo-booths.3551848/#post-56564487

Has anyone done the photo booths and where they're located?

We used one of the photo booths at MK last year, I believe near Space mountain. With the printed picture we got an additional print out with a photo pass code to link the picture to our account. You can customize it with a border before printing, my daughter picked Tinker Bell!

 

[FoxC63]

One benefit of picking Goofy as a costume is that it shouldn't cost too much to put it together. Orange t-shirt, black waistcoat, blue shorts, green hat with ears, done! And so practical for the parks too. I can't imagine trailing around in the heavy CM costume dresses all day.

Speaking of dresses has anyone heard the rumor that the dresses sold at Cherry Tree Lane will be sold at MK Emporium? Talk about an easy costume! I can't wait!

These are the dresses I'm referring to:
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...himsical-collection-inspired-by-disney-parks/

 

[FoxC63]

We used one of the photo booths at MK last year, I believe near Space mountain. With the printed picture we got an additional print out with a photo pass code to link the picture to our account. You can customize it with a border before printing, my daughter picked Tinker Bell!

Cannot believe we've been going to WDW since DS was 5 yrs old now almost 14 years old AND and 1/2" taller than me and I'm finding out about these now

 

[MeghanEmily]

Bringing food over the border is different than domestic, even if you're going to consume it on your flight.

It absolutely is, you're right. We don't typically have too many problems flying domestic. And we have restrictions drivings across the border just like we do flying, though typically we've found the restrictions for flights to be more...restrictive?

 

[MeghanEmily]

Well heck, Congratulations! That's just awesome! Are your family & friends meeting you or are you all traveling together? I've heard of people getting married at WDW but I have never seen one in person. How exciting!

EDIT: You two look great in your avatar!

Thank you!! We're having a small bridal party and guest list (total between 15-20 including us), and everyone is meeting us down there. Everyone else is flying out of various Eastern Canadian cities, and a lot of them are kind of making their own little vacations out of it. We are spending the better part of one day with my immediate family though and doing a little park touring/dining, and then most of our time will be our honeymoon for just the two of us after that. We're pretty excited! I've discovered I'm not much of a "wedding person," which actually really surprised me, so it's been an amazing way to make it an exciting day for us and let someone else look after a lot of the planning!

And thank you! Ariel has a killer "fishy face," but I tried my best to match it

 

[FoxC63]

Thank you!! We're having a small bridal party and guest list (total between 15-20 including us), and everyone is meeting us down there. Everyone else is flying out of various Eastern Canadian cities, and a lot of them are kind of making their own little vacations out of it. We are spending the better part of one day with my immediate family though and doing a little park touring/dining, and then most of our time will be our honeymoon for just the two of us after that. We're pretty excited! I've discovered I'm not much of a "wedding person," which actually really surprised me, so it's been an amazing way to make it an exciting day for us and let someone else look after a lot of the planning!

And thank you! Ariel has a killer "fishy face," but I tried my best to match it

I started reading your PTR but need more time to finish it and I must say WOW! You certainly have plenty on your plate! Later tonight I'll make a cup of tea and wrap myself in warmth and continue. So far it's been a great read!

 

[MeghanEmily]

I started reading your PTR but need more time to finish it and I must say WOW! You certainly have plenty on your plate! Later tonight I'll make a cup of tea and wrap myself in warmth and continue. So far it's been a great read!

Thanks for reading my ramblings! And yes, we always manage to stay pretty busy!

 

[FoxC63]

Happy Earth Day Everyone!!!

 

[Flynnismine]

View attachment 232669 Happy Earth Day Everyone!!!

Happy Happy Earth Day to you as well

 

[FoxC63]

Happy Happy Earth Day to you as well

Thank You!

 

[FoxC63]

Hey Newbies (@dfurst05 , @Mommy2Corinne and @sherlockmiles )

It's been awhile since you last posted, hoping your plans are coming together and you hair is still intact!

 

[Cluelyss]

I feel like Halloween parties are a bit different because because the crowds more concentrated. More times than not you're go gonna feel a sold out party in the Hub. During fireworks its going to be almost wall to wall in the hub. It's a little less, but still crowded during the stage show. The hub and Main Street will also feel really crowded during the parade. I always like to watch from Frontierland as it's not quite as crowded.

Completely agree. I've done sold out parties and non-sold out parties, and in both occasions, the special party events will still be crowded. Exclusive meet and greets, parades, fireworks, etc. But both will also have very short lines for rides, and outside the hub, it will feel shockingly empty.

 

[sherlockmiles]

Hey Newbies (@dfurst05 , @Mommy2Corinne and @sherlockmiles )

It's been awhile since you last posted, hoping your plans are coming together and you hair is still intact!

All is OK.......Having trouble making "tea" reservations and ROL dinner reservations for our Sept trip....must be too early......

[also, the HP xmas announcement pushed me over the edge and I'm booking a US trip for Dec - so we got a little distracted]

 

[FoxC63]

All is OK.......Having trouble making "tea" reservations and ROL dinner reservations for our Sept trip....must be too early......

[also, the HP xmas announcement pushed me over the edge and I'm booking a US trip for Dec - so we got a little distracted]

I’m not sure of your actual check-in date or if you're staying at WDW resorts but here’s Kenny the Pirate Crowd Calendar which lists when you’ll need to make your ADR’s & FP's:

9/03/17 thru 9/09/17
http://www.characterlocator.com/?p=cal_index&mo=09&yr=2017&cweek=2

For Example ONLY: Let's say your check-in date is Sunday, Sept 3rd, do you see where I put a red oval? That's where you'll find your dates to make your ADR’s & FP's. Hope this helps! Must be onsite guest for 180+10 for ADR's.

 

[FoxC63]

Well for us we had too much candy and too many souvenirs (Looking at you Halloween Apple Stein) that we purchased one of the WDW backpacks and my husband used it as his personal bag to go along with his carry on. This was SouthWest

I'll admit I'm soooooo jealous that you have the Apple Stein. I hope it's available again this year.